Murad orders targeted operations against terrorists, street criminals KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting on law & order, has directed law... Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:09am
PTA hosts workshop on digital gender inclusion strategy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with UNESCO Pakistan, hosted the fourth... Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:08am
South Asia Taliban intelligence officials beat, interrogate journalist Noori NEW YORK: Taliban authorities must investigate the 48-hour detention and cruel assault of Afghan journalist... Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:07am
Middle East Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank NABLUS: Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian linked to Hamas during clashes in the West Bank city of Nablus early... Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:01am
China Covid deaths probably running above 5,000 per day, claims UK firm BEIJING: More than 5,000 people are probably dying each day from COVID-19 in China, health data firm Airfinity... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:57am
Turkey urges Taliban to reverse university ban for women ISTANBUL: Turkey on Thursday urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their decision barring women from... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:53am
US third quarter GDP revised up to 3.2pc with help from spending WASHINGTON: The US economy expanded 3.2 percent in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, in a... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:49am
Commodities German farmers plant more rapeseed HAMBURG: Germany’s winter wheat sown area for the 2023 harvest has been reduced by around 1.9% on the year to ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:44am
Letters Punjab power struggle This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Punjab: the debate is over; the die is cast”. The newspaper has... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:18am
Fed’s balance sheet drawdown could sunset next year The Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to shrink its balance sheet may end earlier than once thought, even as the ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:14am
Sethi replaces Raja as PCB chairman LAHORE: Following the dissolution of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s constitution, chairman of the management... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
MoITT and ITU team up to organise ‘digital inclusion week’ ISLAMABAD: The “ITU-Pakistan Digital Inclusion Week: Meaningful ICT for All” was organised by the Ministry of... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
CDWP clears seven projects worth Rs 115.80 bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared as many as seven development projects at a cost... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Belgium’s parliamentary team to arrive on Jan 16 ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that enhancing parliamentary interactions and... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
APNS condolence KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, the president, and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, the secretary general of the All Pakistan... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Amal Academy holds graduation ceremonies of Career-Prep Fellowship ISLAMABAD: Over 2,115 student Fellows on Thursday graduated from the PepsiCo-supported Career-Prep Fellowship being... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
700 SU candidates interviewed: 300 contenders selected for scholarships under SEEF HYDERABAD: Interviews of 700 Sindh University candidates were conducted for 300 scholarships under the Sindh... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Second DALFA Cattle Show to be held from 30th KARACHI: The second DALFA Cattle Show is all set to be held at the Karachi Expo Centre from December 30th to January... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 22, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (December 23, 2022)... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,263.6246... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ========================... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ========================... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
KP CM says there will be no PA dissolution until... PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said on Thursday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Elahi no more Punjab CM, claims Sanaullah LAHORE: Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said Chaudhry Parvez Elahi had no more the Punjab chief minister as... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Resignations: NA speaker says will invite PTI MPs for verification ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) threatened to approach the Supreme Court against the ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
SC validates right of women to dissolve ‘Nikah’ on grounds of mistreatment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday validated the right of women for dissolving their Nikah... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
IDF underscores need for increasing excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages ISLAMABAD: While expressing serious concern over the alarming increase in diabetic patients in Pakistan and other... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Bannu operation: PM inquires after soldiers, officers at CMH Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi and met... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
PTI calls for stern action over Rana statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar on Thursday demanded stern action against... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
With undue haste, NA passes bill for raising number of UC seats ISLAMABAD: With one week to go for the local government elections in federal capital, the National Assembly on... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Flood-hit people: Agreement worth $1m signed with Indonesia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia on Thursday signed a grant agreement worth $1 million on humanitarian assistance... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Iesco announces schedule for open hearings in operational circles ISLAMABAD: Iesco management and field formations have always tried to address the issues of esteemed customers on... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Minister inaugurates latest Cath Biplane Angiography Lab LAHORE: Inaugurating the new and latest “Cath Biplane Angiography Lab” worth Rs 180 million, Punjab Health... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
PDWP approves two development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved two development schemes of irrigation and local... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Shujaat, Zardari discuss political situation LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Ch Shujaat Hussain visited Bilawal House to meet Asif Zardari on... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Punjab govt okays Rs220m grant for bar associations LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a grant of Rs 220 million for different bar associations. This approval... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Ombudsman helps several applicants get regular jobs LAHORE: On the order of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, applicants from different districts have been provided... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Nasdaq dives on Fed rate hike worries, rout in chipmakers NEW YORK: The Nasdaq index tumbled nearly 3% on Thursday after a fresh batch of data showing a resilient economy... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Indian shares extend losses on Covid, inflation worries BENGALURU: Indian shares extended fall for a third straight session on Thursday, with broad-based declines, after ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Chinese bluechips, HK shares rise as China vows to deepen reforms SHAHGHAI: Chinese bluechip and Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Thursday, after China’s securities watchdog vowed... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Criticality of resolution of Kashmir dispute Today, the conflict over Kashmir between India and Pakistan is more than seven decades old with both neighboring... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Ending the assault of austerity and procyclical policy stance ‘The world is confronting multiple, compounding crises, from Covid-19, energy, inflation, debt, and climate shocks... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Summaries about legislation thru official bills: Cabinet Division directs all ministries/divisions to follow prescribed rules ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has directed all the ministries/divisions to follow prescribed rules for submission... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
For sake of regional peace, engagement with Afghanistan to continue: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan believed in peaceful neighbourhood and reiterated that it... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Industry EFP urges govt to take action on drastic fall in FDI KARACHI: The Employer’s Federation of Pakistan (EFP) urges the Government of Pakistan to take action against... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
CAA forms task force for passengers ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday formed a task force for the convenience of passenger... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
16 startups ‘graduate’ from NUST ISLAMABAD: The National Science & Technology Park at NUST held the Graduation Ceremony of the 3rd cohort of its... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
‘National Working Women’s Day’ SBP governor lauds role, contributions of women in nation building KARACHI: “On the National Working Women’s Day let’s celebrate and acknowledge the valuable role and... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Typhoid fever: NIH bars diagnostic labs from conducting uncertified tests ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has barred diagnostic laboratories countrywide from conducting... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
National Minority Commission draft ready: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the National Minority Commission draft has been... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
NA body disposes of ‘Contractors Registration Bill, 2021’ ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology disposed of “The Contractors... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
IHC grants protective bail to PM’s son-in-law ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted protective bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Drugs worth Rs15m seized at Karachi airport KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs at the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, on Thursday foiled an attempt to... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Mothers, children: Dr Bhutta calls for ensuring accessible healthcare KARACHI: Given the disproportionately high rate of girls who become mothers under the age of 18 in underserved... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Christmas cake-cutting ceremony held at NA ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf participated in a Christmas cake-cutting ceremony.... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Stocks snap meltdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying at available... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Small traders reject energy conservation plan KARACHI: Small traders Thursday rejected the government’s energy conservation plan that stipulates to close ... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:42am
Move to bring 2m retailers into tax net: Senate body clears bill on tax laws ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has cleared the Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 with some... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:44am
Imported soybean: Federal govt approves release of 9 consignments LAHORE: The federal government has approved release of nine stuck-up consignments of imported soyabean, poultry... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:39am
Energy Low pressure issue: Petroleum secy, SNGPL asked to solve problem ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Minister of State Dr Musadik Malik, the secretary petroleum is spearheading... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Energy Minister lays foundation stone of 132kV grid station in Kot Momin FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that our mission is... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures go up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market, as demand sentiment was... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 151,477 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,434 tonnes of import cargo and 42,043... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities ICE canola futures up on technical buying WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday, supported by technical buying and stronger rapeseed... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Grains Taiwan buys 56,000 tonnes of wheat HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers’ Association purchased an estimated 56,000 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.343... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Asia rice: more exports, stronger baht send Thai rates to 6-month high MUMBAI/ HANOI/ BANGKOK,/DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from Thailand this week rose to their highest since early ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate raised by Rs200 amid improved business activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities China coking coal futures hold ground as supply concerns persist MANILA: Coking coal futures in China held firm on Thursday, supported by concerns over limited supply of the... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Copper edges lower as Chinese COVID cases multiply LONDON: Copper prices edged lower on Thursday as an accelerating wave of coronavirus infections in China, the ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Energy Oil steadies as rate hike fears counter tighter US stockpiles NEW YORK: Oil steadied on Thursday after hitting its highest price in two and a half weeks as the impact of tighter... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Palm oil surrenders gain on demand woes KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Thursday, surrendering some gains after hitting a 12-day... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Gold, silver prices hit new highs KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Thursday hit the new highs on the local market, traders said. After one day of... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 22, 2022)... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 22, 2022).... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 22, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am